Limited Appointment Staff Research Associate
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Sweet-Cordero laboratory is recruiting a full-time Staff Research Associate/Laboratory Technician. Our group is based in Rock Hall at the vibrant Mission Bay campus in San Francisco, within a hub of established pediatric oncology investigators who will mentor scientific staff.
Dr. Sweet-Cordero is an MD-trained physician-scientist and practicing pediatric oncologist, whose research program aims to systematically define and target molecular pathways treatment of pediatric sarcomas. The lab employs advanced sequencing approaches to analyze pediatric cancer samples.
We are looking foremost for highly motivated and collaborative individuals who are eager to learn and experiment with close faculty mentorship in childhood cancer research. The position will be focused on generating high-quality RNA and DNA sequencing data from pediatric cancer samples. This will require significant molecular biology background and attention to detail as these are very difficult to obtain clinical samples.
This position will end one year from start date, hiring under career conversion waiver criteria c) funding for position is one time for 18 months or less.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
% of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) |
Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
80 | YES | Under general supervision, conduct RNA and DNA isolation and sequencing library preparation. |
10 | YES | Under supervision, manage laboratory inventory and oversee ordering to maintain that inventory relevant to this project |
10 | YES | Attend and take notes at laboratory meetings, maintain detailed laboratory notebook, and present data generated along with interpretation and plans for next steps. |
100% | (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) |
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience with isolation of RNA/DNA from clinical samples
- Excellent communication skills.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with pediatric sarcoma research laboratory, including in vivo work with animal models
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with molecular biology (including cloning, PCR, quantitative PCR) and immunoblotting.
- Interest or prior experience in cancer biology